lodge
loj
Lodge (verb) means to become firmly fixed in a particular position. Example: “A fish bone lodged in his throat, so he had to see a doctor.”
verb
1
To become firmly fixed in a particular position.
"A fish bone lodged in his throat, so he had to see a doctor."
"A splinter lodged itself under her fingernail."
"The bullet lodged in the door frame."
2
To stay somewhere temporarily, especially as a paying guest in someone's house.
"Many students lodge with families near the university during term time."
"She lodged at a small guesthouse while her flat was being repaired."
"He lodged with a local family during his year abroad."
3
To formally submit a complaint, appeal, or statement to an authority.
"He decided to lodge an appeal against the council's decision."
"Customers can lodge a claim with the insurer through its website."
"She lodged a formal complaint with the housing association."
noun
1
A small house, often in the countryside, used for a specific purpose such as hunting or holidays.
"The gamekeeper lived in a small lodge at the edge of the estate."
"We spent a quiet week in a lodge beside the lake."
"They rented a ski lodge for the weekend."
How to use lodge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo settle firmly in place, to stay somewhere as a guest, to formally file something with an authority, or (as a noun) a small house used for a particular purpose.
Common pairings
lodge a complaint
lodge an appeal
hunting lodge
lodge with a family
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- Third person singular
- lodges
- Past tense
- lodged
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Etymology
From Old French loge ("an arbour, a covered walkway"), via Middle English logge. Ultimately related to Old High German louba ("porch, gallery"). A doublet of "loggia" and "lobby."
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What does “lodge” mean?
The word “lodge” means to become firmly fixed in a particular position. In plain terms, to settle firmly in place, to stay somewhere as a guest, to formally file something with an authority, or (as a noun) a small house used for a particular purpose.
How do you pronounce “lodge”?
“Lodge” is pronounced loj (/lɑd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “lodge” in a sentence?
Here is “lodge” used in a sentence: “A splinter lodged itself under her fingernail.”
What part of speech is “lodge”?
Depending on how it is used, “lodge” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “lodge” come from?
The word “lodge” comes from Old French. From Old French loge ("an arbour, a covered walkway"), via Middle English logge. Ultimately related to Old High German louba ("porch, gallery"). A doublet of "loggia" and "lobby.".
Is “lodge” a common word?
“Lodge” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “lodge” have?
“Lodge” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to become firmly fixed in a particular position.
What is the difference between lodging and filing a complaint?
Both mean formally submitting something to an authority, and in most contexts they are interchangeable. "File" is the more common choice in American English and in legal paperwork generally, while "lodge" is frequent in British, Irish, and Australian English, especially with complaints, appeals, and objections.
What is the difference between a lodge and a cabin?
A lodge is a small house, often in the countryside, defined by its purpose: it is used for a specific activity such as hunting or holidays. A cabin describes the building itself, a simple and often wooden dwelling, regardless of what it is used for. Many buildings could be called either, but lodge tells you about function while cabin tells you about construction.
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